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African Drum & Dance Ensemble
About the African Drum & Dance Ensemble
The goal of Heritage Village African Drum & Dance Ensemble is to share the rich and diverse African culture with the community through traditional drumming, dancing music, storytelling, theater, poetry and other traditional instruments. The energetic and exciting performances infused with impactful storytelling brings awareness , appreciation of significant cultural values and a healthy sense of belonging to the community. Performances mirror the unique display of life as experienced on the motherland with crowd participation.
Heritage Village Project Performing for the Ghana Impact Project Inaugural Gala
Ensemble Performances
Over the years, The Drum and Dance Ensemble has performed at numerous corporate and social events at embassies, international airports, churches, schools, mental health institutions, senior facilities, stage productions, award ceremonies, family reunions, community centers and continues to make significant impact across the United States. Notable places include the National Reconnaissance office (NRO) , Dulles International & Reagan National Airport, Kennedy Center ,George Mason Performing Arts Center and Ghana Embassy for the last surviving members of Tulsa Black Wall Street massacre citizenship ceremony. The ensemble has been featured in newspapers, magazines and articles for it’s impact in the community.
A sought after group, the Ensemble actively engages and thrills their diverse audience at the same time promoting love, unity and respect among humanity.
Ensemble Involvement
The ensemble offers educational and team building programs through private, community and corporate classes, workshops, teaching authentic quality techniques in dance, African drumming and traditional instruments. Participants from different backgrounds and age ranges are taught to distinguish between different drums, rhythms and sounds, along with songs and dance movements and art.
Watch Our Performances!
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